The island in this kitchen is designed to be the centre of communication, of shared cooking and entertainment. The steal support posed a problem in the initial stages of considering how to meet the brief for an open-plan space, however the solution of running the island parallel to the run of wall cabinets keeps a clean and linear look and makes the most of views out to the garden. Sleek Silestone quartz work surfaces are hygienic and durable while the breakfast bar is made from walnut Spekva for a warmer, more tactile touch. The bulthaup b3 furniture in Alpine White and Clay laminate gives a light and bright feel overall, complementing the family’s contemporary design taste.